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DECA's 2018 Certified School-based Enterprises

Feb 12, 2018

Congratulations to the SBEs that earned a 2018 Chapter Certification!

DECA News

2017-2018 DECA Virtual Business Challenge Round 2 ICDC Qualifiers

Feb 12, 2018

DECA congratulates finalist teams in the second qualifying round of the 2017-2018 VBC.

DECA News

DECA's 2018 Emerging Leader Honor Award Recipients

Feb 9, 2018

Over 400 DECA members have been recognized for the Emerging Leader Honor Award for 2018.

Compete

5 Things to Help You Prep for Your Prepared Event

Feb 6, 2018

Association conferences are right around the corner for DECA members everywhere, and while some members are not too worried about getting ready, others may have already started stressing out.

Career Insights

DECA Direct Magazine: Food and Hospitality

Jan 18, 2018

This issue takes you inside the hospitality industry to discover the vast opportunities available to DECA members. Plus, we have an exclusive interview with two former Utah DECA members who were recently featured on Shark Tank for their creative solution to traditional wedding bands.

Compete

Top Competition Mistakes You Don’t Want to Make

Nov 21, 2017

Let’s face it, DECA has a lot to offer, but competition is what most DECA members look forward to. Dedicated DECA members will start studying and practicing for their competitive event months in advance.

Career Insights

DECA Direct Magazine: Tech Trends

Nov 20, 2017

This issue features articles from colleges and companies exploring the topic of virtual reality technology and how it's changing the way business is done, jobs are created and consumers are shopping.

Compete

5 Ways to Spice Up Your Competition Prep Routine

Oct 26, 2017

The quest for DECA glass is long and daunting, and sometimes it can get pretty tedious. Here are some ideas to help spice up your normal study routine.

Compete

A How To Guide for DECA Role-plays

Oct 24, 2017

Whether you are an experienced competitor, or if it is your first year competing, these tips and tricks will definitely wow the judges and perhaps even win you some #DECAGlass at the International Career Development Conference.

Leadership

DECA Direct Magazine: Limitless

Sep 3, 2017

This issue features an the #Limitless Year Quiz that you can take to find a perfectly tailored list of DECA conferences, programs, challenges and activities you can participate in this year that relate to your own career interest.

DECA News

DECA's 2017 Advocacy Campaign Recipients

Mar 27, 2017

Congratulations to the following chapters that earned recognition in the DECA Advocacy Campaign.

DECA News

DECA Scholarship Recipients 2016-2017

Mar 20, 2017

Recipients who will be present at the 2017 #DECAICDC in Anaheim, Calif., will be recognized on stage.

Conferences

DECA ICDC Achievement Awards Session 2022

Apr 26, 2022

Watch the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Achievement Awards Session, recorded live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Family Entertainment To Go?

Apr 25, 2022

You are the marketing director for Friendly's Club House, a chain of family entertainment centers and restaurants. Friendly's Club House offers a limited menu of food and beverages, arcade games, amusement rides, dance floors and special areas for birthday parties.

DECA News

DECA Recognizes 2020-2022 Honorary Life Award Recipients

Apr 23, 2022

Honorary Life Membership is the highest award DECA can bestow on an individual. DECA is pleased to present four recipients of this distinctive and deserving fellowship.

Conferences

DECA ICDC Grand Opening Session 2022

Apr 23, 2022

Watch the 2022 DECA International Career Development Conference (ICDC) Grand Opening Session, recorded live at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA 2021-2022 Stock Market Game Session 2 Top Competitors

Apr 18, 2022

DECA congratulates the following top-ranking individuals and teams who participated in the second session of the Collegiate DECA Stock Market Game.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Helping an Entrepreneur with Financial Planning

Apr 18, 2022

You are to assume the role of a recently hired financial planner for About Us Microspect Photo Designs, a new small family-owned business that is a retailer and manufacturer. The owner is trying to decide if the company should purchase insurance and begin the process of placing funds in investments.

Partners

DECA and Piper Sandler Complete 43rd Semi-Annual Survey of 7,000 U.S. Teens

Apr 12, 2022

DECA and Piper Sandler completed the 43rd semi-annual Taking Stock With Teens® survey. This survey highlights discretionary spending trends and brand preferences from more than 7,000 teens across the U.S. with an average age of 16.2 years.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Rules on Employee Dating

Apr 11, 2022

You are to assume the role of human resources director for Couch Games, an independent developer of multi-platform and mobile video games. The president of the company has asked you to recommend a workplace procedure regarding staff dating.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Celebrates the Top 10 Chapters at ICDC

Apr 10, 2022

Collegiate DECA is excited to announce the top 10 membership chapters for the 2021-2022 academic year that received recognition during Collegiate DECA's International Career Development Conference in Baltimore, MD.

DECA News

Collegiate DECA Honors Advisors for Years of Service

Apr 10, 2022

The DECA Inc. Years of Service Award is presented to individuals who have shown outstanding and continued service to the organization and its mission. Thank you to these long-time advisors for their years of service to Collegiate DECA.

Case Study of the Week

Case Study of the Week: Great Success leads to Big Decisions

Apr 4, 2022

You are to assume the role of an entrepreneur that has created a line of all-natural hair care products named Cleanse. Your business partner has asked you to analyze a list of four retailers that want to sell Cleanse products and decide which is the best sales channel for the company to reach the target market.

Conferences

Marriott's Apoorva Gandhi to Keynote Collegiate DECA ICDC 2022

Apr 1, 2022

DECA is pleased to announce Apoorva Gandhi, Vice President, Senior Vice President, Multicultural Affairs, Social Impact and Business Councils at Marriott International, Inc., will deliver the keynote during the 2022 Collegiate DECA International Career Development Conference Grand Opening Session.

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Chapter Strategy

3 Fundraising Ideas for Fall

Sep 22, 2020

It seems that in every facet of DECA, fundraising is a necessity. During these unique times, it's important to innovate to ensure your chapter can participate in events and remain secure for the future. Here are three virtual fundraisers to try this fall.

Chapter Strategy

5 Ways Collegiate DECA Will Take You to the Next Level

Sep 22, 2020

It's official, the school year is underway. While things will look different, there are still many ways to take yourself and your Collegiate DECA chapter to the next level!

Chapter Strategy

10 Tips for Your Social Media and How to Apply It to Your SBE

Sep 16, 2020

Social media has become an essential tool in business. It is how businesses are building their brand and their online communities. The root goal behind why businesses build their online presence? The main goal is to make sales and build a customer base. So how do you get started to apply this to your own business or school-based enterprise? Here are 10 tips to get you started.

Leadership

Video Call Tips and Tricks

Sep 10, 2020

Practically overnight, video calls have become a new societal norm. This guide will provide you with a few tips and useful tricks to help improve your online learning or telecommuting experience.

Partners

Take Your Community Service to the Next Level with Lead4Change

Sep 8, 2020

The Lead4Change Leadership programs offer numerous benefits for students. An independent research study found that participating in Lead4Change contributed to significant growth in areas such as leadership skills (60% of students improved), respect for others (54%) and ambition and innovation (53%). Teachers can have equally transformative experiences.

Leadership

A Quick Guide to Understanding Servant Leadership

Sep 8, 2020

The concept of leadership has been around since the days of Aristotle and Plato and has evolved countless times throughout the centuries. But in 1970, a new theory emerged. Developed by Robert Greenleaf, servant leadership is the idea that empowered leaders serve their followers and to enable them to live and work to their full potential.

Leadership

The Ethics of Leadership

Sep 8, 2020

Ethical leaders exist in all walks of life. They are the individuals who step forward when crises occur, come to the rescue of others and generally do what's right—no matter what. Anyone can talk the talk, but can they walk the walk? In today's high-visibility, social world, more people are taking note of leaders’ behavior and holding them accountable.

Leadership

DECA Direct Magazine: Next Level Leadership

Sep 8, 2020

A new school year brings new chances to elevate your leadership to the next level. Discover fresh ideas to enhance your chapter and become a leader worth following in your school, community and beyond.

Leadership

The Next Level is Inclusion

Sep 8, 2020

It has never been more important for emerging leaders to be characterized by teamwork, innovation, competency and integrity. Fortunately, those are the valued characteristics of DECA’s student leaders. What if this moment needs you and the unique values that drive your leadership?

Chapter Strategy

Top Tips for Socially-distant Membership Recruitment

Sep 8, 2020

Building your chapter’s membership is one of the most important ways to set it up for success in the new school year. But what are the best ways to recruit within the “new normal” of more virtual interactions and less in-person activities? Learn how to recruit new members the socially-distant way with these top tips.

Chapter Strategy

The Power of the Diamond

Sep 8, 2020

Throughout your DECA career, you’ll wear the blazer, throw up a DECA diamond symbol and add lots of blue to your wardrobe. You will also undoubtedly hear DECA’s core values and mission statement more times than you can count. But have you ever stopped to think about what they really mean?

Chapter Strategy

Cultivate Your Chapter’s Culture

Sep 8, 2020

2020 is a year that has changed all of our lives. If your DECA chapter has experienced a decline in recent months, struggling to cope with virtual meetings and maintain engagement, your chapter culture may need a boost.